Clinical trials
Depressed clinical trials
Below are recruiting depressed clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,504 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05897021Recruiting
Writing exercises to ease stress for sexual minority veterans
This study tests whether guided “expressive writing” helps reduce distress linked to sexuality-based stress. It targets veterans who have meaningful anxiety or depression symptoms and ongoing stress related to their sexual identity.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05897619Recruiting
CBT skills app for pregnancy and postpartum stress and coping
This study tests whether a new phone app that teaches “cognitive behavioral therapy” (CBT) skills is helpful and easy to use for people who are pregnant or recently gave birth. It also checks safety and whether participants feel the app is acceptable to use over time.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05898516Recruiting
JoyPop mental health app for Indigenous teens on a waitlist
This trial studies a mobile mental health app called JoyPop for Indigenous teens (ages 12–17) who are waiting to get mental health support. It may help by offering accessible support while they wait for services.
Thunder Bay, OntarioAges 12–17 - NCT05905705Recruiting
ECT plus a sleep monitor for treatment-resistant depression
This study looks at how electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) affects brain activity and sleep patterns in people with difficult-to-treat depression. It uses a wearable sleep monitor (the Dreem device) to record sleep while you receive ECT.
St Louis, MissouriAges 21–65 - NCT05908565Recruiting
Digital therapy program for Latinx college students in East LA
This study tests a digital (online) prevention and therapy program called STAND to see if it improves engagement and outcomes. You may be able to participate if you’re a Latinx student at East Los Angeles College and can complete online assessments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–40 - NCT05922878RecruitingPhase 2
ALTO-300 study for moderate to severe depression
This trial tests ALTO-300 as an add-on treatment for people with moderate to severe major depressive disorder (MDD). It aims to see whether ALTO-300 helps improve depression symptoms when you’re already on a stable antidepressant.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–70 - NCT05927974Recruiting
Brain mapping during surgery for hard-to-control epilepsy
This trial studies how the brain’s control networks work during a surgery-related procedure for people with epilepsy that hasn’t improved with usual treatments. If you qualify, you may do specific tasks while the team maps and measures brain activity to better understand and guide care.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05942469Recruiting
Online study for emotion skills to prevent secondary trauma
This study tests an online program to help people regulate their emotions, aiming to reduce “secondary trauma” from their work. You may be able to join if you meet the simple eligibility needs below.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05962879Recruiting
Program for teens with early psychosis-like experiences
This trial tests a new mental health program for teenagers who are having at least one psychosis-like experience and may be at risk for serious mental illness. It may help by offering structured support for both teens and their parents.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 14–19 - NCT05964192Recruiting
Neuro test help after rTMS for treatment-resistant depression
This study checks whether a set of brain and hormone-related blood/marker tests can help predict or improve how well rTMS works for depression. It’s for adults whose depression has not responded to two antidepressants.
Rouffach, AlsaceAges 18–65 - NCT05973643Recruiting
Metabolomics study during ECT for depression
This study measures changes in your blood and/or body chemistry while you receive electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for a severe mood episode. The goal is to understand biological signals related to ECT and treatment-resistant depression, which may help improve future care.
BronAges 18 years+ - NCT05989451Recruiting
Talk therapy for depression and anxiety
This trial tests a type of talk therapy called dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) adapted to help people with emotional disorders like depression or anxiety. It aims to improve emotional regulation and reduce symptoms.
TaipeiAges 18–65 - NCT05991713Recruiting
GPS and brain study for healthy volunteers
This study uses a smartphone GPS app and brain scans (fMRI) to understand how daily emotions and movement patterns are connected. It may help researchers learn more about how people's environments affect their feelings.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 18–50 - NCT05991154Recruiting
JoyPop app study for Indigenous young adults on a wait-list
This study tests a mobile app called JoyPop designed to help improve mental health and well-being. It is for Indigenous young adults who are waiting for counseling services at Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.
Thunder Bay, OntarioAges 18–25 - NCT05992831Recruiting
Transcranial magnetic stimulation for mild cognitive impairment
This trial tests whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (a noninvasive brain stimulation technique) can help people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). You and a close contact, like a spouse or friend, will both take part in the study over several sessions.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 60–85 - NCT05996900Recruiting
Brain stimulation study for adults with epilepsy
This study uses advanced brain monitoring and noninvasive magnetic stimulation to understand how repetitive brain stimulation works in people with epilepsy who are already scheduled for hospital monitoring. It may help develop better treatments for seizures.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06004414Recruiting
SilverCloud mental health app study for high school students
This study tests a mental health app called SilverCloud in high school students who are feeling anxious or depressed. It aims to see if the app can help improve their mood and wellbeing.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 13–22 - NCT06005766Recruiting
Metacognitive skills training in forensic psychiatric care
This study tests if a specialized training program can help people with psychosis (like schizophrenia) who are in forensic psychiatric care. The training focuses on improving how you think about your own thoughts, which may help you manage symptoms better.
VaasaAges 18 years+ - NCT06030154Recruiting
Boosting positive feelings for people with alcohol use disorder
This study tests a program designed to help people with alcohol use disorder who also struggle with low mood or anxiety. It aims to increase positive emotions, which may make it easier to reduce drinking.
Tulsa, OklahomaAges 18–65 - NCT06032377Recruiting
Online therapy for sleep and brain health in older adults
This study tests an online talk therapy program (CBT) to help older adults with both sleep troubles and mild memory or thinking concerns. It's done from home, and aims to improve sleep and brain health.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 60–99 - NCT06038409Recruiting
Ketamine therapy for chronic conditions
This trial tests if ketamine can help people with long-term health issues. It aims to find new treatments for chronic conditions that haven't responded well to other therapies.
Helena, MontanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06038929Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation and stomach function study
This study looks at how vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) affects how your stomach works, like emptying and stretching. It may help researchers understand the digestive side effects of VNS in people who already have a VNS device for epilepsy or depression.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06038721Recruiting
Unified Protocol for kids with emotional concerns
This trial tests a program called Unified Protocol for children ages 7–17 who have emotional difficulties like anxiety, depression, trauma, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms. It aims to help kids and their parents learn skills to manage these feelings together.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 7–17 - NCT06045897Recruiting
EEG brain test for young people at risk of psychosis
This study uses a short EEG recording to look at brain activity patterns in young people with early signs of mental health conditions, including those at risk for psychosis, first episode psychosis, depression, or autism. It aims to find brain markers that could help identify people who might benefit from early treatment.
ParisAges 15–30
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for depressed?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,504 recruiting depressed studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a depressed trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a depressed trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.